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  • Page 1 This publication, or part thereof, may not be reproduced nor translated without our approval. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2008 All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 1 INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you read this instruction handbook carefully to better understand your vehicle features. The better you understand, the better you will feel safe and enjoy driving it.
  • Page 3 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 2...
  • Page 4 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 3 DATA RECORDING A large number of electronic components of your vehicle contain data storage modules temporarily or permanently storing technical data about the condition of the vehicle, events and errors. In general, this technical information documents the condition of parts, modules, systems or the environment: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    001-025 Ford KA EN 20/05/14 08:55 Pagina 4 DASHBOARD (LEFT-HAND DRIVE) ......ROOF LIGHT ............... DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE) ......CONTROLS ................SYMBOLS ................INTERIOR FITTINGS ............THE FORD CODE SYSTEM ..........DOORS .................. THE KEYS ................POWER WINDOWS ............ON-BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS ....

  • Page 6: Dashboard (Left-Hand Drive)

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 5 DASHBOARD (LEFT-HAND DRIVE) The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions. fig. 1 KA00215m 1. Side air vent – 2. Left steering column stalk: external lights – 3. Instrument panel and warning lights – 4. Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper, rear window washer, trip computer controls –...

  • Page 7: Dashboard (Right-Hand Drive)

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 6 DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE) The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions. KA00216m fig. 2 1. Side air vent – 2. Passenger side airbag – 3. Central air vents – 4. Passenger airbag deactivation warning lights (on dedicated panel) 5.

  • Page 8: Symbols

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 7 SYMBOLS THE FORD CODE Warning light coming on when driving SYSTEM Special coloured labels have been ❒ If the warning light turns on, attached near or actually on some To further protect your car from theft, this means that the system is running of the components of your vehicle.

  • Page 9: The Keys

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 8 THE KEYS CODE CARD (optional, for versions/markets, where provided) fig. 3 CODE The car is delivered with two copies ELECTRONIC KEYCODE of the ignition key and with the CODE MECHANICAL KEYCODE card which bears the following:...
  • Page 10 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 9 Door release Door locking Remote tailgate opening Short pressing of Ë button: release Short pressing of Á : button: remote Press button R twice to release of the doors, timed activation of locking of doors with deactivation of (open) the tailgate remotely.
  • Page 11 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 10 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REPLACING THE BATTERY REMOTE CONTROLS OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL fig. 6 The system can recognise up to 8 keys with incorporated remote control. To replace the battery, proceed...
  • Page 12 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 11 STEERING LOCK WARNING Never extract the key Engagement while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel would When the key is at STOP, remove automatically lock as soon as you the key and turn the steering wheel try to turn it.

  • Page 13: On-Board Panel And Instruments

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 12 ON-BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS Left-hand drive versions A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light. C Engine coolant temperature gauge with excess temperature warning light. D Rev counter E Display.
  • Page 14 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 13 Right-hand drive versions A Rev. counter. B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light. C Engine coolant temperature gauge with excess temperature warning light. D Speedometer (speed indicator) E Display. Warning lights are only provided on Diesel versions.
  • Page 15 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 14 Instrument background colour and type FUEL LEVEL GAUGE ENGINE COOLANT may vary according to the version. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR This shows the amount of fuel in the tank. This shows the temperature of the...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Display

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 15 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY The car can be equipped with the multifunction display that, depending on previous settings, shows useful information when driving. “STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 10 KA00166m KA00219m fig. 10 fig. 11 The standard screen shows the...
  • Page 17 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 16 Controlling the car interior lights SETUP MENU Operating modes are different according to the characteristics – on the standard screen, they control The menu comprises a series of the option selected. brightness of instrument panel, radio of functions arranged in a cycle which and automatic climate control system.
  • Page 18 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 17 Press the button MENU for long: Selecting an option from the main menu – briefly press button MENU without a submenu: to store the new setting and to – to quit the set up menu if you are in the go back to the previously selected main menu;...
  • Page 19 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 18 Speed Beep (Speed limit) – briefly press button MENU Trip B data (Trip B enablement) to go back to the menu screen or press This function can be used to activate This function is used to set the car...
  • Page 20 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 19 Setting the time (Clock) – when accessing the “Format” submenu: Set date (Setting the date) briefly pressing button MENU This function enables the clock to Using this function you can update makes the display mode flash;...
  • Page 21 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 20 NB The setting increases or decreases See radio (Repeat audio Unit of measurement by one unit each time + or − is pressed. information) (Set unit of measurement) Hold down the button to increase/...
  • Page 22 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 21 If the set distance unit is “km”, the fuel Language (Language selection) Warning volume consumption unit will be displayed in (Adjusting the failure/ After setting, display messages can km/l or l/100 km.
  • Page 23 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 22 Adjusting the button volume Passenger front and side airbag Courtesy lights (Greeting lights) (Button Vol.) activation/deactivation and side This functions allows the side lights bag protection (chest/pelvis) and number plate lights to be turned...
  • Page 24 001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 23 For activation/deactivation, proceed Tyre reset (iTPMS reset) Exit Menu as follows: (for versions/markets, where provided) This is the last function that closes – briefly press button MENU Questa funzione permette di effettuare...

  • Page 25: Trip Computer

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 24 TRIP COMPUTER “Trip B” shall be used to display IMPORTANT The range can be affected the figures relating to: by several factors: driving style (see “Driving style” in the “Starting – Distance B General information and driving”...

  • Page 26: Seats

    001-025 Ford KA EN 10/04/14 11:33 Pagina 25 SEATS New mission This begins after a reset: FRONT SEATS – “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button; WARNING – “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 km or when All adjustments must the “Travel time”...
  • Page 27 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 26 Driver side, where equipped with position memory To return the seat to its initial position, slide the seat back and press on the backrest to lock the seat (movement d) operate lever D (movement e) and raise the backrest (movement f) until it clicks home.

  • Page 28: Head Restraints

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 27 HEAD RESTRAINTS FRONT fig. 19 Head restraints are height adjustable; operate as follows. ❒ Upwards adjustment: lift the head restraint until it locks. ❒ Downward adjustment: press KA00210m KA00019m fig. 17 fig. 18 the button A and lower the head restraint.

  • Page 29: Steering Wheel

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 28 KA00020m KA00021m KA00185m fig. 19 fig. 20 fig. 21 STEERING WHEEL REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS To lower the backrest, press button B. The particular head restraint shape (where provided) fig. 20 deliberately interferes with the correct...

  • Page 30: Rear View Mirrors

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 29 REAR VIEW MIRRORS REAR VIEW MIRROR fig. 22 The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its release in the event of a violent impact with the passenger. It can be moved using the lever A to two different positions: normal or antiglare.

  • Page 31: Temperature Comfort

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 30 TEMPERATURE COMFORT VENTS fig. 26 1. Vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen 2. Orientable, adjustable central vents 3. Orientable, adjustable side vents 4. Fixed vents for side windows 5. Lower vents fig. 28...

  • Page 32: Heating And Ventilation

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 31 HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROLS fig. 27 A Air temperature knob (red-hot/blue-cold) B Fan speed knob C Air recirculation knob … – internal air recirculation Ú – air intake from outside IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate...

  • Page 33: Manual Climate Control System

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 32 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided) CONTROLS fig. 28 A Air temperature knob (red-hot/ blue-cold) B Fan speed knob and climate control system activation/deactivation. Press the knob to activate the climate control system; the LED on the knob switches on.
  • Page 34 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 33 Fast front window and front side SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL HEATER windows demisting/defrosting (where provided) In winter, the climate control system (MAX-DEF) must be turned on at least once This device speeds up passenger Proceed as follows: a month for about 10 minutes.

  • Page 35: Automatic Climate Control System

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 34 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided) The automatic climate control system automatically regulates the following depending on the temperature set by the user: ❒ the temperature of the air conveyed to the passenger compartment;...
  • Page 36 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 35 ❒ it is not possible to supply into the Button … – D IMPORTANT Specifically, if the heating passenger compartment air with fluid is not sufficiently warm, the fan will Air recirculation on/off button...
  • Page 37 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 36 ❒ air recirculation switching-off; ∂ to the front seat footwell vents. DEMISTING/DEFROSTING ❒ maximum air temperature setting (HI); Due to the natural tendency HEATED WINDSCREEN ❒ fan speed enabling depending on of heat to spread upwards, Press button N to activate this function.

  • Page 38: External Lights

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 37 EXTERNAL LIGHTS The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights. The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is on MAR-ON. The instrument panel and the various dashboard controls will come on with the external lights.

  • Page 39: Window Washing

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 38 WINDOW WASHING “FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE This allows the space surrounding The right stalk fig. 32 controls the car to be lit up for a certain period windscreen wiper/washer and heated of time.
  • Page 40 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 39 REAR WINDOW WASHER/ “Smart washing” function Do not use the rear window WIPER wiper to remove layers Pushing the stalk towards the of snow or ice. In these dashboard (unstable position) will...

  • Page 41: Roof Light

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 40 ROOF LIGHT Roof light timing LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (lens central position) ROOF LIGHT FRONT ROOF LIGHT Three different switching-on modes For versions fitted with boot light, it will are provided: The lens can be set to three positions: turn on automatically when opening the tailgate and it will turn off at closing.

  • Page 42: Controls

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 41 CONTROLS FRONT/REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 33 (where provided) To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS the button C as follows: fig. 33 1° Pressing: front fog lights on...
  • Page 43 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 42 ❒ deactivate the right indicator; FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM The following procedure should be carried out to restore the correct ❒ activate the left indicator; This intervenes in the case of an impact...

  • Page 44: Interior Fittings

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 43 INTERIOR FITTINGS CIGAR LIGHTER (where provided) fig. 34 WARNING The cigar lighter gets very KA00122m KA00031m fig. 34 fig. 36 hot. Handle it carefully and make sure that children do not ODDMENT COMPARTMENT touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.
  • Page 45 026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 44 CURRENT SOCKET (where provided) fig. 37 The current socked is located on the central tunnel and is powered with ignition key on MAR-ON. To use the socket, open the protection lid A.

  • Page 46: Doors

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 45 DOORS LOCK/RELEASE FROM OUTSIDE fig. 39 To unlock Rotate the key to 1 and pull the handle upward. KA00033m KA00192m fig. 39 fig. 40 With central locking (where provided), the doors are unlocked simultaneously...

  • Page 47: Power Windows

    026-046 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:36 Pagina 46 POWER WINDOWS To lock With central locking push control lever A toward the door. Operating the lever FRONT POWER WINDOWS A on driver side or the passenger side (where provided) fig. 41 centrally locks the doors.

  • Page 48: Boot

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 47 BOOT TAILGATE OPENING By means of the key without remote control fig. 42 To release the lock, use the metal insert of the ignition key A. Tailgate opening is eased by the action of the side gas...
  • Page 49 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 48 ❒ check that the seat belt is not twisted; ❒ lift handle A or B-fig. 45 to release either the left or right part of the backrest and guide the backrest down onto the cushion.

  • Page 50: Bonnet

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 49 BONNET Repositioning the rear seat Raise the seat backrests and push them back until hearing the locking click Opening fig. 46-47-48 of both retainers. Proceed as follows: Position the seat belt buckles up.
  • Page 51 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 50 Closing fig. 48 WARNING Proceed as follows: Before lifting the bonnet, ensure that the wiper arm ❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand is not lifted from the windscreen.

  • Page 52: Headlights

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 51 HEADLIGHTS WARNING For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING properly closed while the car is The correct aiming of the headlights travelling. Make sure that the...
  • Page 53 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 52 Correct positions depending ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS ALIGNMENT OF FRONT FOG on the load WHEN ABROAD LIGHTS (where provided) Position 0 – one or two passengers on Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive Contact a Ford Dealership to have front seats.

  • Page 54: Abs System

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 53 ABS SYSTEM ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION WARNING The driver can feel that the ABS system The ABS system exploits This system, an integral part of the has come into action because the brake...

  • Page 55: Esp System

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 54 ESP SYSTEM (Electronic EBD failure WARNING Stability Program) If warning light x only EBD failure is indicated by the turning on of warning lights > and x on the...
  • Page 56 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 55 System engagement HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Failure warnings (where provided) The ESP system comes on automatically A system failure is indicated by the turning on of warning light I when the vehicle is started and cannot It is integral to the ESP system.
  • Page 57 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 56 ASR SYSTEM Switching the ASR system on/off (Antislip Regulation) fig. 50 (where provided) The ASR can work only when the ignition key is on MAR-ON. This is integral to the ESP system and...

  • Page 58: Eobd System

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 57 EOBD SYSTEM The system also has a diagnosis Go to a Ford Dealership connector that can be interfaced as soon as possible if the to suitable instruments, to read...

  • Page 59: Parking Sensors

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 58 PARKING SENSORS If several obstacles are detected by the sensors, only the nearest one (where provided) is considered. Parking sensors are located in the rear FAILURE WARNINGS bumper fig. 51 and their function...
  • Page 60 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 59 ❒ The performance of the parking GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING assistance system could be affected ❒ When parking, watch out for When repainting the by the position of the sensors, e.g.

  • Page 61: Auto-Start-Stop System

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 60 AUTO-START-STOP SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The Auto-Start-Stop device automatically stops the engine each time the vehicle is stationary and starts it again when the driver wants to resume driving. KA00168m KA00169m fig.
  • Page 62 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 61 ❒ during the first period of use, ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE With a gear engaged, the engine can CONDITIONS to initialize the system. be automatically restarted only by fully depressing the clutch pedal. The driver...
  • Page 63 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 62 SAFETY FUNCTIONS In engine cut-out conditions through the Auto-Start-Stop system, if the driver unfastens his seat belt and opens the driver’s door or the passenger door, the engine can only be restarted using the key.
  • Page 64 047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 63 WARNINGS WARNING Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the car is switched off and the key is in the STOP (OFF) position. Follow the instructions on the plate...

  • Page 65: Itpms System

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 64 iTPMS SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURE OPERATING CONDITIONS (indirect Tyre Pressure The iTPMS needs an initial “self- The system is active for speeds above learning” phase (with length depending 15 km/h.

  • Page 66: Radio

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 65 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (where provided) WARNING (where provided) If the system signals a Speakers for Basic Audio pressure decrease on a specification For the operation of the radio with...

  • Page 67: Accessories Purchased By The Owner

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 66 ACCESSORIES ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC RADIO TRANSMITTERS DEVICE INSTALLATION AND MOBILE PHONES PURCHASED Electrical and electronic devices Radio transmission equipment BY THE OWNER (e.g.: ETACS mobile phones, CB radio installed after buying the vehicle...

  • Page 68: Refuelling The Car

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 67 REFUELLING THE CAR For diesel engines, use only diesel fuel for motor vehicles in accordance with EN590 PETROL ENGINES European specifications. Use unleaded petrol only, with octane The use of other products or mixtures number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95.

  • Page 69: Protecting The Environment

    047-068 Ford KA EN_047-063 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 10:29 Pagina 68 PROTECTING DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER The regeneration procedure is controlled automatically by the engine (DPF) (for 1.3L Duratorq versions) THE ENVIRONMENT management control unit according The Diesel Particulate Filter is...
  • Page 70 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 69 SEAT BELTS ................– SBR SYSTEM ..............PRETENSIONERS ..............CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ........– Fitting the “Universal” child restraint system..ASSEMBLY SETUP ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ......FRONT AIRBAGS ...............

  • Page 71: Seat Belts

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 70 SEAT BELTS USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1 The seat belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold the...

  • Page 72: Pretensioners

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 71 PRETENSIONERS WARNING The pretensioner may be To increase the efficiency of the seat used only once. Go to a belts, the car is fitted with Ford Dealership to have it replaced pretensioners which, in the event of a after it has been deployed.
  • Page 73 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 72 WARNING For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and pelvis. Always fasten...

  • Page 74: Carrying Children Safely

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 73 ❒ to clean seat belts, wash by hand with CARRYING Several child restraint system types are water and mild soap, rinse and leave available; always choose the one most CHILDREN SAFELY to dry in the shade.

  • Page 75: Fitting The "Universal" Child Restraint System

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 74 WARNING SEVERE DANGER: When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install rear facing child restraint systems on the front seat. Deployment of the airbag in an accident could...
  • Page 76 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 75 GROUP 3 For children between 22 and 36 kg, there are dedicated restraint systems that allow the seat belt to be worn correctly. Fig. 8 shows proper child restraint system positioning on the rear seat.

  • Page 77: Assembly Setup

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 76 ASSEMBLY SETUP FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Provision has been made on the car to mount a Universal Isofix child restraint system, a new European standardised system for carrying children safely.
  • Page 78 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 77 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON WARNING UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE Fit the child restraint The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Universal Isofix child...

  • Page 79: Front Airbags

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 78 ❒ While travelling, do not let the seat AIRBAG RECOMMENDATIONS TO child sit incorrectly or unfasten the CARRY CHILDREN SAFELY seat belts. The vehicle is equipped with front Below is a summary of the main safety ❒...
  • Page 80 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 79 In the event of an impact, those not wearing a seat belt will move forward and come into contact with the bag which is still inflating. The protection offered by the cushion is reduced in such a case.
  • Page 81 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 80 MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF Passenger’s front airbag and child WARNING FRONT AIRBAG AND SIDE BAG restraint systems SEVERE DANGER: ON PASSENGER’S SIDE when an active passenger (where provided) To fit a child restraint system on the...
  • Page 82 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 81 Passenger front airbag and child restraint system: WARNING RISCHIO DI FERITE GRAVI O MORTALI. I seggiolini bambino che si montano nel verso opposto a quello di marcia non vanno installati sui sedili anteriori in presenza di air bag passeggero attivo.

  • Page 83: Side Airbags (Side Bag - Window Bag)

    069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 82 SIDE BAGS (Side bag - Window bag) (where provided) To help increase front occupants protection in the event of side impact collisions, the vehicle may be equipped with front side bags and window bags.
  • Page 84 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 83 A small amount of dust will be released WARNING WARNING when the airbags are deployed. This is Do not rest your head, Do not cover the front seat in no way toxic and does not indicate...
  • Page 85 069-084 Ford KA EN_065-080 Ford KA IT 14/04/14 15:41 Pagina 84 WARNING WARNING WARNING Turning the ignition key to When the ignition key is in Do not wash the seats with MAR-ON the two LEDs and turned in the MAR-ON water or pressurised “...
  • Page 86 085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 85 STARTING THE ENGINE ..........HANDBRAKE ............... USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ........ FUEL SAVING ............... SNOW TYRES ..............SNOW CHAINS ..............CAR INACTIVITY ...............

  • Page 87: Starting The Engine

    085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 86 STARTING THE ENGINE PROCEDURE FOR PETROL With engine off, do not VERSIONS leave the key in the ignition The car is fitted with an electronic switch on MAR-ON Proceed as follows:...
  • Page 88 085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 87 PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL If the engine does not start at the HOW TO WARM UP first attempt, return the ignition key VERSIONS THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS to STOP before repeating starting.

  • Page 89: Handbrake

    085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 88 HANDBRAKE STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition key to STOP while The handbrake lever is located between the engine is idling. the two front seats. IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, Pull the lever upwards to operate you should allow the engine to “catch...

  • Page 90: Using The Manual Gearbox

    085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 89 USING THE MANUAL WARNING GEARBOX Press the clutch pedal fully to change gears correctly. To engage the gears, press the clutch Therefore, the floor area under the pedal down fully and shift the gear lever...

  • Page 91: Fuel Saving

    085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 90 FUEL SAVING Accessories installed DRIVING STYLE on longitudinal bars Starting Here are some useful tips to save fuel Remove accessories like: roof racks, and minimise harmful emissions of CO ski racks, luggage container, etc.
  • Page 92 085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 91 Max. speed CONDITIONS OF USE Traffic and road conditions Fuel consumption considerably Rather high consumption levels are Cold starting linked to situations with heavy traffic, increases with speed. Maintain...

  • Page 93: Snow Tyres

    085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 92 SNOW TYRES IMPORTANT When using snow tyres WARNING with a maximum speed index below You must not exceed the one that can be reached by the car Use snow tyres of the same size as...

  • Page 94: Snow Chains

    085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 93 SNOW CHAINS CAR INACTIVITY Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted. If the car is to be left inactive for longer Do not exceed 50 km/h. than a month, the following precautions...
  • Page 95 085-094 Ford KA EN_081-090 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:38 Pagina 94 ❒ clean and protect the shiny metal ❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above parts using special compounds readily the standard specified pressure available; and check it periodically; ❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the ❒...
  • Page 96 095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 20/05/14 08:57 Pagina 95 GENERAL WARNINGS ............. REAR FOG LIGHTS ............LOW BRAKE FLUID ............GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ......... HANDBRAKE APPLIED ............. AUTO-START-STOP SYSTEM DEACTIVATION ..AIR BAG FAILURE .............. ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ............

  • Page 97: General Warnings

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 96 WARNING LIGHTS LOW BRAKE FLUID AIR BAG FAILURE ¬ (red) (amber) AND MESSAGES HANDBRAKE APPLIED Turning the ignition key to (red) MAR-ON the warning light turns on, GENERAL WARNINGS but it should go off after a few seconds.

  • Page 98: Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivated

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 97 After a test of about 8 seconds, the WARNING WARNING LEDs will indicate the condition of If the ¬ warning light is Do not resume your passenger airbag protection: if the...

  • Page 99: Low Battery Charge

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 98 ❒ If the vehicle is used under LOW BATTERY EBD FAILURE demanding conditions CHARGE (red) (red) (amber) (e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the light Turning the ignition key to Warning lights x and >...

  • Page 100: Electric Power Steering Failure

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 99 EOBD/INJECTION ELECTRIC POWER WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE STEERING FAILURE If the warning light (amber) (amber) turns on when the car is travelling (on certain versions Under normal conditions, when Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON...

  • Page 101: Diesel Particulate Filter Clogged

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 100 If the warning light flashes, release the DIESEL PARTICULATE GLOW PLUG HEATING accelerator pedal to lower the speed FILTER CLOGGED (1.3L Duratorq versions – of the engine until the warning light (1.3L Duratorq versions -...

  • Page 102: Water In Diesel Filter

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 101 WATER IN DIESEL FORD CODE – GENERIC FAILURE è FILTER (1.3L Duratorq – PROTECTION SYSTEM INDICATION (amber) versions – amber) FAILURE (red) Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON The warning light turns on in the...

  • Page 103: Auto-Start-Stop System Deactivation

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 102 Fuel cut-off inertia switch ESP SYSTEM FAILURE SIDE LIGHTS intervention/fuel cut-off (amber) AND DIPPED BEAM not available HEADLIGHTS (green) HILL HOLDER FAILURE The warning light turns on when the...

  • Page 104: Left-Hand Direction Indicator

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 103 LEFT-HAND POSSIBLE ICE ON Pressing again the button ASR OFF, the button LED will turn off and DIRECTION THE ROAD (amber) the display will show the dedicated INDICATOR This indication starts flashing message to warn the driver that (green –...

  • Page 105: Seat Belts Not Fastened

    095-104 Ford KA EN_091-100 Ford KA IT 10/04/14 11:34 Pagina 104 In this way the iTPMS warns the driver SEAT BELTS HEATED REAR < that one or more tyres may be flat and NOT FASTENED (red) WINDOW (amber) liable to puncture.
  • Page 106 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 105 STARTING THE ENGINE ..........CHANGING A WHEEL ............. TYRE REPAIR KIT ..............CHANGING A BULB ............REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS ........REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ........REPLACING FUSES ............. BATTERY RECHARGING ..........RAISING THE CAR .............

  • Page 107: Starting The Engine

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 106 STARTING THE ENGINE If warning light on the instrument panel stays lit with a fixed light, contact the Ford Dealership immediately. JUMP STARTING If the battery is flat, it is possible to start the engine using a booster battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat one.
  • Page 108 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 107 Proceed as follows to start the car If after a few attempts the engine does BUMP STARTING with a booster battery: not start, do not insist any further but Never bump start the engine by contact a Ford Dealership.

  • Page 109: Changing A Wheel

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 108 CHANGING A WHEEL WARNING The space-saver wheel (where provided) is specific GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS to your car, do not use it on other The vehicle can be supplied models, nor use the spare wheel (if requested/provided for) with of other models on your car.
  • Page 110 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 109 WARNING WARNING WARNING Use your hazard lights, The jack may be used to Fit the wheel cap correctly warning triangle, etc to replace wheels only on the to prevent it from coming show that your car is stationary.
  • Page 111 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 110 KA00062m KA00064m fig. 3 fig. 5 ❒ for the vehicles equipped with alloy To change a wheel proceed as follows: rims, remove the pressure-fitted hub ❒ stop the car in a position so that it cap using the supplied screwdriver;...
  • Page 112 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 111 KA00065m fig. 6 ❒ position the jack near the wheel ❒ warn bystanders that the car is about If you become soiled with the to be replaced at a distance to be lifted. They must stay clear and...
  • Page 113 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 112 ❒ pressure-fit the hub cap, aligning the special groove (on the cap itself) with the inflation valve; ❒ lower the car and remove the jack; ❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in the sequence shown previously.
  • Page 114 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 113 ❒ arrange the container and tools After tyre replacement IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes in the spare wheel and secure with tubeless tyres. Check the inflation ❒ stow the space-saver wheel D-fig. 3 the clamping device B;...

  • Page 115: Tyre Repair Kit

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 114 ❒ Keep the kit out of the reach TYRE REPAIR KIT WARNING of children. Do not try and repair The vehicle may not have a spare wheel. ❒ Use the kit only at an ambient...
  • Page 116 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 115 ❒ Park the vehicle at the side of the HOW TO INFLATE THE TYRE WARNING road without hindering the traffic The sealant contains flow, to use the kit without any natural rubber latex.
  • Page 117 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 116 5. Fasten the sealant bottle B on its support D. 6. Remove the cap of the valve from the damaged tyre. 7. Tightly screw the hose of the sealant bottle C on the valve of the damaged tyre.
  • Page 118 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 117 13. Remove the power plug F from 18. Stop the vehicle after having driven Note Please note that emergency the socket of the cigar lighter or approximately for three kilometres repair kits offer a temporary mobility from the auxiliary supply socket.

  • Page 119: Changing A Bulb

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 118 CHANGING A BULB WARNING When handling halogen bulbs just touch the metal Modifications or repairs part. If the transparent bulb to the electric system that GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS are not carried out properly or is touched with the fingers, ❒...
  • Page 120 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 119 BULB TYPES fig. 10 If possible, we recommend that you let Ford Dealership Various types of bulbs are fitted to replace the bulbs. The your car: correct operation and A Glass bulbs: they are pressure-fit.
  • Page 121 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 120 Bulbs Type Power Re. figure Main beam Dipped beam Front side lights/daytime running lights Front direction indicators PY21W Side direction indicators Rear direction indicators PY21W Rear side lights P21/5 21/5W Brake light...

  • Page 122: Replacing Exterior Bulbs

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 121 REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS For the type of bulb and relevant power rating, see “Changing a bulb”. FRONT LIGHT UNITS The front light units contain side lights, dipped beam, main beam and direction...
  • Page 123 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 122 KA00087m KA00153m KA00089m fig. 15 fig. 16a fig. 17 DIRECTION INDICATORS MAIN BEAM/DIPPED HEADLIGHTS Front To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ remove the protecting rubber cap To change the bulb, proceed as follows: mentioned above;...
  • Page 124 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 123 KA00090m KA00104m KA00106m fig. 18 fig. 19 Fig. 21 – (left hand drive versions) SIDE LIGHTS – TAIL LIGHTS REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS To change the bulb proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒...

  • Page 125: Replacing Interior Bulbs

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 124 REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS For the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing a bulb”. ROOF LIGHT To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: KA00091m KA00092m fig. 22 fig. 23 ❒ using the screwdriver provided, extract the roof light A-fig.
  • Page 126 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 125 KA00094m KA00096m KA00098m fig. 25 fig. 27 fig. 29 ❒ open the bulb cover B-fig. 29 and replace the pressure-fit bulb C; ❒ re-close the bulb cover B on the lens; ❒ refit correctly the roof light pressing one side and then the other until the locking click is heard.

  • Page 127: Replacing Fuses

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 126 REPLACING FUSES WARNING In case of general protection fuse intervention GENERAL INFORMATION fig. 30 (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, Fuses protect the electric system: they MAXI-FUSE) contact a Ford cut in (i.e. they blow) in the event Dealership.
  • Page 128 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 127 FUSE LOCATION Dashboard fuses Left-hand drive versions To access the fuse you must remove the press-fitted cover E. The 5-A fuse for door mirror demisting is located in the diagnostic socket area, as shown in fig.
  • Page 129 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 128 Engine compartment fuse box fig. 34 and 35 A second fuse box is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery; to access it press device I, release tabs M and remove cover L.
  • Page 130 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 129 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE Dashboard control unit – fig. 32 FUSE AMPERE Right dipped beam power supply Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit power supply Remote switch coils on fuse box in engine compartment (INT/A)

  • Page 131: Battery Recharging

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 130 RECHARGING WARNING THE BATTERY Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and eyes. IMPORTANT The battery recharging The battery recharging operation procedure is given as information only. must be performed in a ventilated...

  • Page 132: Raising The Car

    105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 131 RAISING THE CAR TOWING THE CAR If the car is to be lifted, go to a Ford The tow ring, which is provided with Dealership which is equipped with the the car, is housed in the tool box, arm hoist or workshop lift.
  • Page 133 105-132 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 132 WARNING When towing, remember that without the help of the brake servo and electric power steering, a greater effort is required on the pedal and steering wheel. Do not use bendy cables for towing and avoid jerking.
  • Page 134 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 133 CHECKING LEVELS ............AIR CLEANER ..............POLLEN FILTER ..............DIESEL FILTER ..............BATTERY ................WHEELS AND TYRES ............RUBBER HOSES ..............WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ....BODYWORK ............... INTERIORS ................

  • Page 135: Checking Levels

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 134 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS Left-hand drive versions A. Engine oil filler B. Engine oil level dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen washer fluid E. Brake fluid + Clutch fluid (right-hand drive, petrol version only) F.
  • Page 136 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 135 ENGINE COOLANT fig. 1-2 ENGINE OIL fig.1-2 WARNING Check the oil level a few minutes Engine coolant level check When the engine is hot, (about five) after the engine has stopped, take care when working with the car parked on level ground.
  • Page 137 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 136 Engine coolant topping up Prolonged use of incorrect The engine cooling system uses protective antifreeze dilution of the coolant can fluid. Use the same fluid as cause engine damage from...
  • Page 138 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 137 WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW BRAKE FLUID fig. 1-2 Prevent brake fluid which WASHER FLUID fig. 1-2 Undo the cap E: and check that the is highly corrosive from To add fluid, remove the cap D,...

  • Page 139: Air Cleaner

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 138 AIR CLEANER/ BATTERY WARNING POLLEN FILTER Using the battery when the The car is fitted with a low-maintenance fluid is too low can damage battery: no top-ups with distilled water...
  • Page 140 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 139 IMPORTANT If the charge level WARNING Incorrect installation remains for a long time under 50%, of electric and electronic When you must perform the battery is damaged by sulphation,...

  • Page 141: Wheels And Tyres

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 140 WHEELS AND TYRES Wrong pressure causes abnormal wear of tyres, fig. 5: Check the pressure of each tyre, A standard pressure: tread evenly including the space-saver wheel, worn. approximately every two weeks and...

  • Page 142: Rubber Hoses

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 141 RUBBER HOSES Have the tyres checked by skilled WARNING personnel if they have been fitted If the pressure is too low, for longer than six years. As far as the brake system and fuel...

  • Page 143: Windscreen/Rear Window Wipers

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 142 WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS BLADES Clean the rubber part regularly using special products. Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn. In all cases, it is advisable to replace them approximately fig.

  • Page 144: Bodywork

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 143 BODYWORK PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS The main causes of corrosion are the following: ❒ atmospheric pollution; ❒ salty air and humidity (coastal areas, fig. 8 KA00079m fig. 9 KA00080m or hot humid climates);...
  • Page 145 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 144 ❒ spraying the underbody, Dry the less visible parts particularly Standard maintenance of paintwork carefully, such as the door frames, engine compartment, internal wheel consists in washing the vehicle;...

  • Page 146: Interiors

    133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 145 INTERIORS Glasses WARNING To clean glasses, use specific window Always use genuine mats, cleaner products. designed to correctly adapt MATS to the shape of your vehicle floor. Also use clean cloths to avoid...
  • Page 147 133-146 Ford KA EN_131-148 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:39 Pagina 146 SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS WARNING WARNING Remove dust with a soft brush or Never place additional Never use flammable a vacuum cleaner. (or similar) mats on the products, such as petrol...
  • Page 148 147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 147 IDENTIFICATION DATA ..........ENGINE CODES – BODYWORK VERSIONS .... ENGINE ................. POWER SUPPLY ..............TRANSMISSION ..............BRAKES .................. SUSPENSION ................ STEERING ................WHEELS ................. DIMENSIONS ............... PERFORMANCE ..............WEIGHTS ................

  • Page 149: Identification Data

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 148 IDENTIFICATION DATA C2 Gross towing mass C3 Maximum permissible front axle It is advisable to take note of the load identification codes. The following C4 Maximum permissible rear axle identification codes fig.
  • Page 150 147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 149 ENGINE MARKING Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder block and includes the model and the chassis serial number. KA00126m fig. 3 CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3 It contains the following information: ❒...

  • Page 151: Engine Codes - Bodywork Versions

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 150 ENGINE CODE – BODYWORK VERSIONS Versions Engine type code Bodywork version code RU8ABDA1U 1.2L Duratec 169A4000 RU8AAAAIU (*) 1.3L Duratorq 169A5000 RU8BBAB1U (*) For versions/markets, where provided...

  • Page 152: Engine

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 151 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3L Duratorq 1.2L Duratec Engine code 169A5000 169A4000 Cycle Diesel Otto Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line Piston bore and stroke 69.6 ×...

  • Page 153: Power Supply

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 152 POWER SUPPLY 1.2L Duratec 1.3L Duratorq Power supply Multipoint electronic injection Common Rail direct injection sequential, phased, returnless system with electronic control, turbo and intercooler WARNING Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to fire risk.

  • Page 154: Brakes

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 153 BRAKES 1.2L Duratec – 1.3L Duratorq Service brakes: – front discs – rear drum, self-centring shoes with control cylinder for each wheel Parking brake controlled by hand lever, working on rear brakes IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.

  • Page 155: Wheels

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 154 WHEELS SPACE-SAVER WHEEL Pressed steel wheel. Tubeless tyre. RIMS AND TYRES WHEEL GEOMETRY Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless Front wheel toe-in measured from rim radial carcass tyres. The vehicle to rim: 1.8 ±...
  • Page 156 147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 155 Maximum speed index READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4 Q = up to 160 km/h. Example: 6J x 15H2 R = up to 170 km/h. 6 = rim width in inches 1.
  • Page 157 147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 156 Versions Rims Tyres Tyres Space-saver wheel (where provided) standard tyre Snow tyre Tyre 5.5Jx14 H2 ET 35 165/65 R14 79T 165/65 R14 79Q 5.5Jx14 H2 ET 35 1.2L 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82Q 5Bx14 H ET 31.5...

  • Page 158: Dimensions

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 157 DIMENSIONS Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. Height is measured with the vehicle unladen. fig. 5 KA00084m Versions 1.2L Duratec...

  • Page 159: Performance

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 158 PERFORMANCE Max. allowed speed after initial car use, in km/h. 1.2L Duratec 159 long gear ratios (*) 160 short gear ratios (*) 1.3L Duratorq (*) For versions/markets, where provided...

  • Page 160: Weights

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 159 WEIGHTS Weights (kg) 1.2L Duratec 1.3L Duratorq Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment) Payload (*) including the driver: Maximum admitted loads (**) –...

  • Page 161: Capacities

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 160 CAPACITIES 1.2L Duratec Recommended fuels 1.3L Duratorq and original lubricants Fuel tank: litres 35 (▲) Unleaded petrol with R.O.N. no lower than 95 including a reserve of: litres 5 (▲) (▲) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles...

  • Page 162: Fluids And Lubricants

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 161 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS Fluid and lubricant features Interval for correct car operation for replacement Lubricants for SAE 5W-40 engine oil (WSS-M2C917-A) According to Scheduled...
  • Page 163 147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 162 Fluid and lubricant features Fluids and lubricants Applications for correct car operation genuine SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic lubricant. TUTELA CAR Manual gearboxes Lubricants and greases TECHNYX and differentials for drive transmission...

  • Page 164: Fuel Consumption

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 163 FUEL CONSUMPTION ❒ extra-urban cycle: frequent IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic accelerations in all gears, simulating situations, weather conditions, driving style, general conditions of the car, trim extra-urban use of the vehicle: speed The fuel consumption figures given varies between 0 and 120 km/h;...

  • Page 165: Co 2 Emissions

    147-164 Ford KA EN_145-162 Ford KA IT 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 164 EMISSIONS The CO emission levels given in the following table refer to combined consumption. Versions emissions according to the current directive (g/km) 1.2L Duratec (*) long gear ratios (*) short gear ratios 1.3L Duratorq...
  • Page 166 165-172 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 165 Boot light ..........40 CO2 emissions ........164 BS system.......... 53 – bulb replacement ......125 Code Card ........... ABS ............53 Boot ............47 Control buttons ........41 Accessories purchased by –...
  • Page 167 165-172 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 166 Fuel consumption ....... 163 – headlamp alignment BD (fault) .......... 54 corrector ........52 Fuel cut-off system ......42 Electric windows ........ 46 Hill Holder system ......55 Fuel flap ..........67 Engine compartment (washing) ..
  • Page 168 165-172 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 167 Manual climate control system ..32 – load limiters ........71 adio ............ 65 – maintenance ........73 Mirrors ..........29 Radio frequency remote control ..– pretensioners ........ 71 – battery replacement ....10 –...
  • Page 169 165-172 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 168 Steering wheel lock ......11 entilation .......... 31 Sun visors ..........43 arning lights and messages ..95 Supply ............ 152 Weights ..........159 Suspension ........... 153 Wheel ........... 154 Symbols ..........
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  • Page 173 165-172 Ford KA EN 08/04/14 08:40 Pagina 172 INFLATION PRESSURES WHEN COLD (bar) Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold. Tyres Versions Medium load...

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